Has Trump no shame about all the money he has made since being in office?
By now we know that charity, generosity and compassion are virtues that the US president doesn’t seem to have even in trace amounts
TL;DR
- Donald Trump has reportedly earned over $2 billion since his 2024 re-election, largely from cryptocurrency ventures and memorabilia sales.
- His wealth also comes from golf courses, luxury properties, leases, and legal settlements, with a net worth estimated between $6.4bn and $6.5bn.
- The article questions the purpose of such immense wealth accumulation, comparing it to Imelda Marcos's shoe collection and suggesting it's driven by a need for acquisition, power, and a possibly delusional belief in immortality.
- A core question is how one can amass wealth while many Americans struggle with basic needs like gas money and housing.
- The author contrasts Trump with billionaires who engage in charity, like Melinda Gates and Mackenzie Scott, noting a lack of compassion in Trump.
- Trump's fortune is presented as aspirational, fueling a hope among some Americans that they too could achieve such wealth.
- The article suggests that Trump's choices and the widening income gap negatively affect ordinary American families.
- It concludes with a hope that upcoming elections and public consciousness will act like the ghosts in 'A Christmas Carol,' prompting a shift away from greed and selfishness.